European Management (Double Degree)

The European Management (Double Degree) programme at the University of Tübingen offers students a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive expertise in international management within the context of the European economy. This interdisciplinary programme is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in core business disciplines such as economics, finance, marketing, and organizational management, while also emphasizing the importance of cross-cultural understanding and European integration. Throughout the programme, students engage with rigorous coursework, practical projects, and case studies that prepare them for leadership roles in a globalized business environment.

A key feature of the European Management (Double Degree) programme is its mobility component, enabling students to study at partner universities across Europe, in addition to their home institution in Tübingen. This international exposure enhances linguistic skills, intercultural communication, and adaptability, which are vital in today’s interconnected markets. The double degree aspect means that upon successful completion, students receive two recognized degrees: one from the University of Tübingen and another from the partner university, substantially increasing their employability and networking opportunities within the European business landscape.

The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies according to their career interests and academic preferences. Courses are often taught in English, ensuring that participants can fully immerse themselves in an international learning environment. Alongside academic coursework, students benefit from various seminars, workshops, and internships that foster practical skills and professional development. The programme also emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation—key themes shaping modern management practices in Europe.

Graduates of the European Management (Double Degree) programme are equipped to pursue careers in multinational corporations, consulting firms, international organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across Europe and beyond. The programme’s strong network of alumni and partnerships with industry leaders further supports students' transition from academic to professional life. With its comprehensive approach, international focus, and double degree accreditation, this programme prepares students to become forward-thinking managers capable of navigating complex European and global markets.

Educational organisation

Designed as a two-year programme to be completed at the University of Tübingen and at one of the two partner universities, this integrated double degree programme endows students with the skills and capacities necessary to be prepared for an international career. Their studies provide them with a unique personal and professional skill set due to the fact that they have experienced student life in two countries, experienced two academic practices and deepened their understanding of two cultures.

Students are enrolled as full-time students at both universities and will be granted two Master's degrees: the Master of Science (Tübingen) plus the Laurea Magistrale (Pavia) or the Master Grande Ecole (Strasbourg).

The programme with the University of Pavia allows students to choose whether to start in Italy or in Germany. Students may also decide to write the final thesis in Pavia or in Tübingen, depending on their chosen specialisation.
This programme can also be completed on a PhD track.

Students enrolled in the programme with the EM Strasbourg Business School spend the first year in France and are required to do an internship that they may complete directly after the first or the second year of their studies. The second year of the programme is spent in Tübingen and includes the completion of a Master's thesis.

1) Cooperation with Università degli Studi di Pavia in Italy
Studying in Tübingen students choose two to three specialisations from a broad range of business specialisations. They take compulsory and elective courses depending on their specific specialisation, but may additionally aim at complementary specialisations in Economics, benefiting from a strong Economics scholarship at the Tübingen School of Business and Economics.

Studying in Pavia students can choose courses out of a number of business specialisations. Additionally, they may take sociology courses, benefiting from the school's specific focus.

Students may choose to either complete the Master's thesis at the partner university or at the University of Tübingen, depending on where they study during their first year of the MSc degree.

2) Cooperation with EM Strasbourg
The programme requires students to earn 60 ECTS at each institution, amounting to a total of 120 ECTS. Students start their programme at the EM Strasbourg in September and complete their first year of the Master's degree there. The second year of the programme is spent in Tübingen and includes the completion of a Master's thesis.
The EM Strasbourg requires students to complete an internship of 3.5 months in a location of their choice. Students can choose to do the internship either between their first and second year of studies or at the end of their studies at the University of Tübingen.

Study abroad unit(s)

Students are obliged to study at the Università degli Studi di Pavia in Italy or at EM Strasbourg for two semesters. 60 of the 120 ECTS credits will be obtained at the partner institution.

Internships

For students of the double degree with Italy, there is no compulsory internship.
An internship is compulsory for students of the double degree with France.
A specialised office will assist students in finding an internship.

Forms of assessment

In their year in Germany, students write their Master's theses in Tübingen (24 ECTS credits) and therefore have to take courses worth 36 ECTS credits. Students choosing the double degree with Pavia may opt for a total number of 60 ECTS credits earned in courses and write their theses in Pavia.

In Pavia or Strasbourg, students will either take courses adding up to a total of 60 credits. Students writing their theses (24 ECTS credits) in Pavia have to obtain 36 ECTS credits in courses.

Course objectives

Graduates from our MSc in European Management have excellent career prospects in a wide range of sectors, industries and professions. Most of our graduates pursue successful careers as business consultants, accountants, bankers, managers and analysts in the broad area of business. Many of our graduates start their professional career abroad. Many also enter the public sector on a national or international level, or work for non-governmental organisations.

Graduates will also find themselves well-positioned to pursue a PhD subsequent to this MSc programme.

Language requirements

1) English
Foreign applicants: certificate equivalent to the German Abitur certificate (i.e., A-level certificate), or an official test (TOEFL, IELTS), or Unicert III certificate, or a Bachelor's degree from an English-speaking country.
German applicants: Abiturzeugnis

2) German
Foreign applicants: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4x4x4x4 or equivalent (such as a Bachelor's degree from Germany)

3) Italian respectively French reading, writing and speaking (ideally B2 or higher)

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Academic requirements

Admission to the MSc in European Management requires a Bachelor of Science/Arts or a comparable degree (with excellent grades) in business and economics, with appropriate exposure to these fields: business administration, economics as well as mathematics and statistics. Your certificates or credentials must prove your previous knowledge of English and Italian/French.

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Enrolment fees

Currently 142.10 EUR per semester
includes an administration fee double degree students do not have to pay

Costs of living

The average necessary allowance for a student at the University of Tübingen is 700 EUR per month.

Arrival support

Several student advisers are available who will be glad to help participants in all questions regarding their Master's programme and their stay in Tübingen. The student body (Fachschaft) offers numerous welcoming events especially for Master's students.

Services and support for international students

During orientation weeks, students will be escorted to public authorities for registration purposes and helped with opening bank accounts, registering with the university and setting up their health insurance. Students are offered a basic German course and various activities that introduce them to the university and the city.

Accommodation

Tübingen offers student accommodation for about 4,400 students. The Student Services Organisation ("Studentenwerk") has an Accommodation Office that helps international students to find rooms.